Transportation

Recently, the Nevada Department of Public Safety released fatal car crash statistics revealing the root cause behind over half of the state’s car crash fatalities: impaired driving. The holiday season can be especially dangerous on roads, not only because of the sheer number of people…

Last week, I discussed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) release of U.S. fatal highway traffic crash data for 2018, noting that the 6,283 pedestrian deaths in 2018 made it the deadliest year for pedestrians since 1990. This was in line with a disturbing…

On Oct. 22, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report containing U.S. traffic crash fatality statistics from 2018. The report brought some good news, including a promising 2.4% decrease in overall road fatalities between 2017 and 2018. Fatalities among children, alcohol-impaired fatalities,…

Pedestrian deaths caused by car crashes have been on the rise in the U.S. since 2010, with an average of nearly 6,000 fatalities per year since. The increasing public concern for pedestrian safety and advancements in technology have led to the development of the first…

On Sep. 17, trucking industry stakeholders held a second listening session regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) proposed changes to the hours-of-services rules that regulate the commercial trucking industry. The proposed changes, which were announced earlier this summer, came with the stated goal…

According to promising new statistics, the number of traffic fatalities reported on Nevada roads continued its downward trend in August, which is typically one of the most dangerous months on roads. This comes shortly after it was reported that Nevada traffic deaths were down 22…

On Aug. 29, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a data analysis revealing that deaths caused by drivers blowing through red lights have risen to a 10-year high. The most recent available crash data shows that there were 939 red light running fatalities in…

According to a preliminary report published on Aug. 22 by the National Safety Council, U.S. motor vehicle deaths were down 3 percent through the first half of the year. This news could mean a decline in the four-year upward trend in motor vehicle deaths, with…

As 2019 progresses, Nevada officials are optimistic about the news that fatal accidents on state roads continue to remain lower than levels seen in 2018. As of the end of July, there have been 144 fatal crashes and 147 deaths, which is a 15 percent…

On Aug. 5, a man in his 50s who came to Las Vegas to celebrate his birthday was shot and killed by another driver, who had aggressively tailgated him and his passenger before taking the shots. While no arrests have been made yet, Las Vegas…